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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,729.84, 7,093.98 and 1,767.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,729.84, 7,093.98 and 1,767.50 is: 2,650.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,729.84 : 7,093.98 = 1,767.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,729.84/7,093.98 = 1,767.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,729.84x = 7,093.98 × 1,767.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,729.84x = 12,538,609.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,538,609.65/4,729.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,650.96

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